One of the best venues to be at, cinema Riverside and many places to eat. A place for singles, couples and whole families. There is something to cater for any need. read more

Was lucky enough to pop down to the O2 to see the one and only FLEETWOOD MAC!! The venue was great, everything you need from restaurants to bars. It's always a great idea to pop into a bar grab a few cheeky drinks then head to a gig. It was very vibrant and great experience. The bars range from All bar one, Slug and Lettuce. You also have the chance to climb up the O2 unfortunately I was too pissed to do so, but definitely something exciting to try in the day. Might I add, I throughly enjoyed Fleetwood Mac, definitely one of my favourite concerts. read more

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We came here to see Star Wars in Concert at the O2 Arena on Saturday - it was fantastic! I knew that there were loads of disruptions on the tube over the weekend so we caught the 188 bus at Waterloo which took us (the very long way round) here - it took about an hour. Had to get a replacement bus service to some station somewhere on the way back so that took a lot longer - bit confusing if you're not used to transport in London but we made it : ) Anyway, great venue - massive, spacious, staffed by helpful enough people. Plenty of toilets, although there were still long queues. What really got me mad were the drinks prices though. I know you expect to pay more somewhere like this, but £4.50 for a tiny bottle of cider? So I had to get 2 each time, in a pint glass, so between 2 of us we spent over £30 on drinks. For a 2 hour show. Which I think is ridiculous. read more

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I bought 4 tickets to every session of the Laver Cup 2022 held at the O2 from AXS tickets. My family could not go, so we resold the tickets over the AXS website as required which limited the price to 10 % over face value and AXS took a percentage of the sale. All tickets were purchased for about 7,000K GBP. AXS kept all my money until 2 weeks after the event happened and then paid me only 1,600 GBP. They owe me over 5,000 GBP! I have called and "chatted" many times and they hang up on me after they learn my problem. Today they told me to wait because they have so many "resales" from the event, they cant pay me! AXS is a HUGE company, handling all tickets throughout the country. They cannot treat the little guy like this. DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM AXS. THEY ARE DISREPUTABLE. read more

The O2, formally known as the Millennium Dome is the place to be if you're in North Greenwich. There's so much to do there, whether you're looking for food in the numerous restaurants, or going to see the latest film in the VUE cinema. If you're on the O2 phone network you get fast free O2 WiFi and some people (with supporting phones) get 4G LTE. They are currently in the process of building a designer fashion outlet. read more

This place was the entire reason for my somewhat eventful trip to London, I was there on business and was to attend a global conference on door handles. The 6 hour lecture was the highlight of my trip, absolutely thrilling, every minute of it. As for the rest of the place, considering the name, I was disappointed to find there was a terrible atmosphere. read more

I'm digging this arena. Because it's still new-ish, it is spanking clean and well organised from getting your tickets to finding some food & drink while you wait. The staff here are super friendly & helpful. This should not be taken for granted because there are other venues in & around London where the staff defo need a basic course in manners. Well lit, sign posted and even though there are heaps of facilities and people mingling to & fro, you are not on-top-of each other in here. The toilet stalls inside the arena need a little freshening but otherwise, a-ok. Seating in the arena is comfy, although if you are like any other audience member for concerts, you do tend to stand & vibe on the music. Easy to find your seat sections too. Yeah, the 02 is a breath of fresh air as far as music venues go. read more

Ahhh The O2, what a turn out. It was like watching your child turn from a spotty teenager into a dully fledged adult. The Millennium Dome... was, erm... Special. After a year we all sat there thinking, "what the frig are they going to turn this monstrosity into?" and finally there was a result. I've been here a few times, for gigs, exhibitions, to go clubbing. It's like the shopping mall of life. Now you might all wonder why I am giving this dome of commercialism a full five stars, well here it is: All Under One Roof. Yup, it's that simple, everything is here in one place, the cinema, the BME, a selection of satisfactory food chains, a huge arena. Not only that but it's in the middle of nowhere but they have made transport as easy as possible. They even have fountains outside. This place is still terrifying. It's huge and it's easy to get lost in but the facilitates are unbeatable. If there is something you want to see here, go, you will not be disappointed. read more

Well done Mr. O2 for turning a White (dome-shaped) Elephant into a top arena! I must say, I hate the "village" aspect of the O2 with the silly, overpriced bars and restaurants. But the actual arena is wonderful. One of the better barns for acoustics, the O2 Arena possesses a decent clarity, even when I have sat in areas that normally sound woolly and inarticulate in other large venues. The rake and angle of seats are very conducive to having a decent view of the stage. My preference is having the stage set "in the round" as it was when Prince Nelson was hanging out there. Last night I went to see Norwegian-black-and-white-cartoon-characters, a-ha. It was a surprisingly good gig, especially as you get what you pay for. And I paid nothing. The gig itself labored a little in the middle, due to the fact that 10,000 people and I did not know any of the songs between "The Nun Always Climbs on T.V.s" and "Cryyyyy Wooooooolf (Wooooo-oooooo)". They had me won back again, especially with "The Living Daylights", but that's because I like Timothy Dalton as Bond. He had the best Aston. But was Welsh. And had a dent in his chin. Another treat last night was the corporate hospitality. Having a room to relax in before the gig is always nice, but having waitress service, free bar and full meal makes me begrudge having to resume watching gigs like a serf. The only fly in the ointment is using the Jubilee line after a gig - you are herded like an animal to the station and cram onto a tube if you are lucky to get one. And woe betide you staying a little late and missing the last train. The last time that happened, my then-girlfriend and I were so pissed off with each other that it ended the relationship. Either that, or the Ann Widdecombe impersonator with the large glasses and Red Piano that we had watched perform that night had poisoned our young and impressionable minds. Each explanation is plausible. read more

As the crow flies, I live just over a mile from the 02, and it has become a regular destination - mainly for the Vue cinema (which has several auditoria, including one reputed to be the biggest in London), and maybe to eat in one of the many restaurants built around the periphery of the Arena (Pizza Express, Thai Silk, etc). Be warned, though, there are no cheap places to eat. There are a couple of large bars (including a Slug & Lettuce), coffee shops, an 02 shop (naturally), a news-agent, and - at busy times - a few free-standing stalls selling expensive nick-nacks. When there's a big event in the Arena, it can get very crowded and queues for the restaurants quickly build up, so it pays to arrive early if you want to eat before going to the event. If you are planning a cinema trip, it might also be worth checking what's on in the 02 before you travel - I went once when Cliff Richard was on - couldn't move for grey-haired Cliff fans! Be careful to check if you are driving as the carparks can be extortionately expensive (Vue cinema ticket holders, however, can get their parking for free). It may be better to park locally and get a bus up to North Greenwich (remember your Oystercards). Along from the restaurants are a couple of large open areas that are used to house other more temporary visitor attractions. Over the past three years, there's been a skating rink (2007), a ski slope (2008) and Carter's Steam fun-fair in the winter (almost deserted on Christmas Eve 2009, but also expensive - and some of the operators.... well, let's just say they weren't full of the Christmas Spirit!). A roller disco and an indoor beach have livened up the past two summers. read more

This is a review for the Cineworld cinema at the O2. One word: Niceeeeeee! The screen was so big - I really enjoyed the movie at the O2 even though it was a crappy movie. I wonder if they have even bigger screens as we were at Screen 7. The seats aren't those silly flappy ones either and they huge and comfortable. They're velvet red and pretty. I will definitely be coming back to this cinema even though the journey time damn near killed me. Food was at the same old extortionate prices (yet I always buy them!) and service at the counter was slow as usual. I don't know what it is about cinema staff and their lackadaisical efforts! Very cool cinema, indeed. read more

I was rather disappointed with my visit to the O2. First, I think it is preposterous and a waste to make visitors throw out any drink containers upon entry. This just enforces longer queues. Additionally, there is no re-admittance if you leave during intermissions. I really wanted to go out to the proper restaurants (there's a GBK, Yo Sushi, etc around the perimeter), but we were stuck with the expensive arena options. The choices were minimal, and the food - theoretically ready-to-go McDonald's style, took time to prepare and all the stations were understaffed. Thus we missed the beginning of the show while waiting for burritos. There are also very few allergy-friendly options. There was also no system of queuing in place for these eateries. For £8.50, I got a burrito that didn't taste properly Mexican, and that I was promised was ready but had to wait 15 minutes for. I can't remark on the ticketing situation as my friend bought my ticket, but I heard many people complaining that it was similarly disastrous. Although I enjoyed seeing Monty Python live, I'd prefer to go to a smaller local venue for my comedy shows. The nosebleed section doesn't quite cut it. read more

i just wanted to say, They totally let me loose in the nissan innovation station area of the o2. As in, Got to drive around the their mini electric car, on real roads. Be very afraid. read more

Of course I had a fabulous time here anyway because I was at the NKOTBSB concert, but this venue is really spectacular! Getting there is easy... Jubilee Line to North Greenwich and follow the crowds. If you are making a night of your concert/show, there are loads of restaurants and bars, both outside of the complex and inside. Obviously most of them are chain restaurants, but still reasonable prices. Some of the restaurants were busier than others... loads of queues spilling out into the walkway, but with a concert and the film festival, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Work BFF and I chose the Thai restaurant that was decent. No wait, quick service, however, you did have to order off of one of their set menus. As we walked to the entrance to the arena, there was even a bar with a set up conveniently on the walkway for those wanting a drink as they walked around. Once you go in, there are various food/drink/souvenir vendors on each level. Everything from fish and chips to popcorn and candy. The arena is massive, but we had pretty good seats... not to mention the guys were in the crowd... not just the seats on the floor, but up in the stands! On the display around the arena, it told everyone when the last tube would be departing for Central London! Getting out of the O2 took some doing and the obstacles on the walkway: the chairs and things from the restaurants really slowed the crowd down, but the crowd still moved at a good pace. Going into the tube station was a bit chaotic, but not once were we stood absolutely still... the crowd was still moving forward. Even on the platform and getting on the tube, it wasn't overly crowded. Really impressed with that many people! read more

Not enough women's toilets. Just saying. Also, when you inevitably pop out in the middle of a gig for a quick pee due to your resolute stand against waiting in the queue before the gig -- once you locate the nearest restrooms, which are a two-minute sprint down the corridor -- you'll be dismayed to find possibly the most ineffective hand dryers known to man. This being said, you better believe I'm coming back to the O2 in March to see Cesar Millan in motherfucking Dog Whisperer World Tour. read more

The o2 pretty much has everything the place is huge you could play hide and seek here and never be found, it has a great choice in place to eat drink and buy stuff . I've been twice my first time was to do a boat trip along the Thames and I didn't get to stay and do much here so I came back again for a beer with pals, what a great night it's prices are pretty much what you pay in the city so it's not cheap but well worth a visit. Its also pretty easy to get to but it does get busy when major events are on so give your self plenty of time to get there, Next time I come i must try the food and not just get drunk. read more

Blimey! Everyone else giving the O2 5 stars! Surely, it can't be that good, can it? Actually, it is a great place to go to the cinema, particularly the giant screen 11, to go see a gig or to just generally hang about in for a few hours. Of all of the bits to it: The bubble, the arena, the cinema, the exhibition bit and the generally roundy walkway with funfair bit, I've yet to go into the bubble and exhibition (currently Body Worlds, that I do intend to see). The parts I have been to are generally first rate and well worth a visit. Keane, last night, in the arena, were great and so were the acoustics. The reason it gets a star knocked off (and almost 2, I have to say) is because of all of the stupid, rip off, family oriented eateries and their even worse massive queues when even slightly busy. It makes the walkway crowded trying to bustle past the obviously disgruntled punters and makes trying to get anything to eat at those times a futile mission. At least there's Las Iguanas and a couple of other bars for you to have cocktails, wines and beers instead. To be fair to the restaurants, though, when it is quiet, some of them serve up decent fayre. The burger place in the middle that I can't remember the name of is particularly good. There's even a Gaucho there but you need to have won the lottery the night before if you're going to stump up the cash to eat in it! The only other slight downside with the O2 is that it has that eerie atmosphere that all very large and spacious places have. You know what I mean - the kind of swimming baths during the school holidays meets natural history museum type feel, both pleasant and unpleasant at the same time! Anyway, for anyone who hasn't been, it really is worth going for an afternoon. Watch a film at screen 11, have a bit of food, wander around and then have a cocktail before heading off! read more

From white elephant to funky elephant. I really like what they've done to this big old tent of wonders. So many restaurants to choose from, bars for a tipple, a cinema and, oh, just one of the biggest concert arenas in the country for good measure. Coming here for a show? Then be sure to spring for dinner here too and make a great evening of it. Transport links are good (assuming the pesky J-line is running) and it's actually rather impressive to look at too. Almost justifies the ridiculous amount of money the Government wasted in building the darn thing. Almost. read more

In an ideal world, I've discovered all my favorite acts well before they've become popular, and am therefore able to see them in tiny, intimate venues. Sadly, this isn't always the case, and enter the O2 which seems to be the preferred large venue for highly popular acts coming to London. And as large arenas go, the O2 is pretty tops! I remember visiting London in 2000 when I believe it had just been finished as the Millennium Dome, and my cousins saying to me "that massive thing over there is the Millennium Dome" or something along those lines. Fast forward to 2012, when I visited the first time to see Muse. And again more recently to see Keane. The O2 is an amazing entertainment complex, filled with a zillion food/drink options (TGI Fridays, Nandos, Gaucho, etc., etc.) and a Cineworld. Bear in mind that when walking into the O2 complex, you're not actually "inside" so on cold nights, wandering around can be a bit frigid. If you intend to eat at the O2 on a concert night, I believe you can book ahead at some of the places. As a concert venue, the sound is pretty decent as far as large arena concerts go. If you're seated in the upper levels, it can be quite steep and precarious to get to your seats, but if you're lucky enough to be in the lower bowl, well, then... you're quite lucky! My main gripe about the O2 would have to be that they have a very limited exit strategy. That being, ONE exit for all. So when a sold out concert is released, you may be stuck in a crowd for quite some time trying to make your way to said exit. Especially if your seats are all the way in the H or I seating area (which was the case for both my visits). Not exactly convenient or safety friendly in my mind! I'm sure I'll be making my way to the O2 time and time and time again during my London tenure. And I'm quite okay with that! read more

It's a 23,000 seat arena venue - not much to say about it as it looks, feels and runs just like every other big arena I've been to. So instead this is just a completely logistical take of attending a concert. Showing up and getting the hell out: About a two minute walk out of North Greenwich station (Jubilee Line), I don't think there's any where to go but in the direction of the venue. Leaving was relatively painless and they had actual people directing as well as roping set up to flow the foot traffic in a relatively smooth way. No major complaints. Eating: Meh. Loads of options that are all mall-type chain and random offerings (Pizza Express, La Rouge, Armadillo, Water Margin, etc) and one "gourmet" option with Gaucho's. All are totally overpriced and had lines snaking out of them one hour before show time. Also, the outer ring is covered but not entirely enclosed, which meant it was FREEZING walking around in December and most places had "patio" seating right out on the (cold) main drag. The entire thing reminded me of Vegas hotel like New York New York. It's not worth the jacked up pricing or the atmosphere, in my opinion. Try to eat or drink before getting to the arena area. The arena venue itself: Was functional enough - sound was decent, security was friendly, seating was typically cramped but not painful -- and made no lasting impression. You can get beer, wine and champagne by the bottle (a bit much but ok) and take drinks to your seat. It is in dire need of bigger / better placed large screens. It's a low blow to be paying for a live concert only to resign to watching them the show on a screen as it is --- so at least make these accessible to all the far away seats! Other stuff: There isn't much to do besides eat or get a drink. They did have one small shop if you wanted water or gum or a packaged sandwich, but nowhere to sit and hang out. They have decided you are there to consume and have not made it easy to do much else ... including use the toilet. I walked around nearly the whole thing before finding a giant toilet sign that lead OUTSIDE to an upgraded porta-potty situation (toilets as expected once inside the arena itself). Hmmph. Overall impression: I think it's meant to be a destination even if you aren't going to an event at the arena (there is a cinema here too) but why you would drag ass out there and overpay to eat, drink, etc is beyond me. read more

The O2 is a real story of a phoenix rising from the ashes. I can't really comment first hand about this venue when it was born originally as the Millennium Dome. Fairly or unfairly, it got a bad press and its reputation never really recovered though I had friends who did make multiple visits there. The site stayed in limbo after the millennium until it was gloriously transformed into the O2 Arena. It is now probably the leading music venue in the country. I made my first visit here only recently for the Strictly Come Dancing roadshow and was mightily impressed. It is an enormous structure but has an impressive Tube station to cope with the crowds. There were a lot of stewards too to help marshall people into sensible streams of flow, which really helped. The main auditorium was huge and we were lucky to have good seats. The higher seats are quite far away and apparently very steeply banked according to friends who have sat up there. However, the seats are a good size and I was quite comfortable for the 3 hour show. The acoustics were great and this is attracting many artists to shift allegiances from other venues. Besides the main performance area, there is a big cinema and multiple exhibitions going on. It's a complete entertainment venue. At peak times, the main walkways can get busy as people browse the restaurants but there is a good range of food options from Brazilian BBQs to Chinese buffets. Sadly, although venues like Wembley Arena have nostalgia and history, the O2 Arena is the future. One last tip is that O2 customers get priority on bookings for events held here. read more

millenium dome. O2. better. connected. big. great reception. enough said. =) read more

I like this place a lot Simply everything under one roof for a night out. Safe and clean. Lovely read more

02 has come to save millennium dome! 02 is like a little town under one roof! They should put it on the global map as a city. I would recommend this place for friends, family and you can even go by yourself Wide range of restaurants and cafes to choose from. 02 has a concert venue, a mini concert venue, exhibition hall (I went to Michael Jackson Exhibition and I was so happy it was held at the 02), confectionery shop, a cinema, bar's and nightclubs! Just by the train station, bus station and even Thames clipper. read more

I like the 02! I like seeing gigs here because the journey home is super quick and easy. I do find it strange that if you have standing tickets you have to go to a totally different entrance to seating tickets, but it's never put me off. It's just a bit of a walk half way around the dome to get to your entrance! I also like meeting my boyfriend here in the evening for a meal because again, it is really easy to get to via transport. There are plenty of places to eat - some good, some not so. Parking is expensive though, so I always bus it here. Theres also a cinema and coffee places such as Starbucks and regular exhibitions. read more

So I had gotten tickets for the final Monty Python show on 19 July. My wife and I were finishing up our two weeks of holiday in the UK and Europe. This was probably he best way we could finish the trip. The overall experience was quite good. I was very impressed with how orderly the crowd was both prior to the gates opening and while inside the arena. The arena staff was overall efficient and also very pleasant with the crowd as a whole. This may be attributed to the overall older crowd but was still impressive non the less. I will look forward to the next time we are in London and have an opportunity to visit the arena. read more

The O2 - Closing of Monty Python! - Music Venues Near Me - London, XGL

O2 is conveniently located for us over on the East side and makes for an easy afternoon / evening out, whether you are planning to go to the Arena for a concert, the cinema or a bite to eat. The cinema is reasonably priced and boasts one of the largest 3D screens (I forget whether that's in the UK or Europe... either way, I was impressed!). It also means that you can grab a bite to eat either before or after the show, and you're not short on choice - from Chinese (not tried it) through to pasta (Pizza Express is ok, Zizzi's is good) and now more recently TGI Fridays (love it!). I also went to the British Music Experience recently - it was smaller than I imagined it would be, but still entertaining and informative. The rooms are organised into periods of time (roughly decades, as I recall) and there's a mixture of videos, memorabilia and interactive games. My favourite bits were the dance video room (if you ever fancied doing the Twist, this is your chance!) and the musical instrument room (you can try your hand at the guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano or singing!). It's all very high-tech, with tickets containing a barcode that saves all the information from your visit (e.g. your favourite band info, or that video of you doing the Twist...) and then you can view it on the internet when you get home. I'd say it's worth the money for a visit. Definitely worth a visit if you're stuck on something to do one afternoon. read more

Owwwwwwwww!!! That's the sound of my soul being sucked out of me! This venue reeks of capitalist venture, the kind of place that looks good when it's a model on someones table but in real life is little more that an excessively large plastic nipple. The food court reads like a who's who of the big chain (so called) restaurants, good god there's people queuing ACTUALLY queuing for pizza express! It has fake trees, a fake street, fake smiles, fake air... If this place were an actor it'd be Fake Gyllenhaal. If this place were an Eagles song it's be Fake it to the limit. The seats at the top are a little steep and can bring on vertigo which I don't mind so much, the view was good and, luckily for this reviewer, Stevie Wonder's love can be felt from quarter of a mile away! Oh yeah he was sooo worth it, not sure I'll be getting tickets to Coldplay supported by Jay-Z (wtf!?) though, or the 15th round of strictly high school factor on ice! If this place were a movie it's be Planet of the fakes. read more

BAD ASS!! The design, while unique is truly original and awesome...however, 25 yrs from now I might have a different opinion. I was there for a private event so I can't objectively comment on the concert space. It seemed like all of the seats were good, but can't say. read more

It's huge, it's loud, it's colourful, it's always freaking cold in there! The staff generally seems less than friendly, apart from the sky pavilion where I've always met friendly and helpful staff so far. I used to go here at least once a week, but after having tried most of the restaurants and not having found any that don't seem to have the worst staff in London, I've moved on to other places. It's worth a visit and great for big shows. read more

Came to see Muse Drones World Tour on the 15 April 2016 This was the best night of my life. I liked the whole experience so much I am writing this at 23:29, roughly 40 minute after the end of the show. The O2 has a multitude of restaurants just outside of the venue, that fit every type of budget. The venue itself is magnificent, modern and extremely clean. The temperature inside is perfect and refreshing. Lighting is warm and pleasant. After queuing, we were inspected at the entrance (bag was briefly searched and we were patted security style). I guess this type of security followed Paris attacks, as I remember at a previous Muse concert only my bag got briefly searched. The security staff was very friendly and accommodating. When entering the concert venue, we were pleased to see the stage across the venue (which I think it is not the case and has been specially arranged for Muse). Throughout the concert this type of configuration allowed the standing and seated public to enjoy a closer look and feel to the band. And I was even able to touch all three members of the band! (My excitement is beyond the written word...). The staff was incredibly nice, handing cups of fresh water to the standing public, making jokes and smiling at us. They were also very "serious" when it came to checking on people who were pushing on the back and who stopped immediately. They were super nice. The acoustic were fantastic and the light and special effects were INCREDIBLE. It is renowned that Muse has the craziest live shows and I can agree for the second time that it was the case. There were drones, a giant floating space ship, giant balloons thrown at the crowd to play with, paper man shot in the air and lots of light. I absolutely loved it. As I read on the previous comments the toilets were considered an issue. I thought so too when I saw a monstrous line for the females, but it was just matter of 3/4 minutes and I was also able to access the powder room. So pretty impressed by the efficiency. The only negative point I have is the price-to-taste ratio of food sold inside the concert venue. We got 2 beers and a hotdog with chips for 25£, which is so incredibly expensive that I think only the adrenaline of the moment made us accept this price. Beers were ok, but the hotdog was just typical boring school canteen food and the chips were quite oily. For 25£ try to wait until the concert is over and eat just outside. Overall, I recommend this venue. However I also thinks it comes up to who is playing and how are you positioned inside the venue. Muse was just amazing. read more

Saw the Stones here last night. Great venue. Bravo to O2 for bringing this thing back from the dead!

This review is for IndigO2, the smaller venue adjacent to The O2. My favorite band, Wolfmother, performed an epic show at IndigO2 on 6 July 2012. Seeing as it was only 5 or so Pounds more than the standard ticket, we went for the Kings Row VIP seating and loved it. Kings Row includes a whole lounge area with a private bar and TV screens, comfortable lounge-style seating, and a separate VIP entrance. Worth every penny. I wish we had arrived a little earlier to enjoy the lounge more, but we never had to wait in line to order a drink and the prices were very reasonable for a concert venue in London (rum and coke and a double gin and tonic for approximately 12 Pounds). The acoustics are excellent, no echo and a very balanced sound. The opening act, Turbowolf, was terrible but that's certainly not the fault of IndigO2. The only thing that could be improved was the lighting. The lighting effects seemed off-the-cuff and not well coordinated with the music, as if programmed by someone with absolutely no familiarity with Wolfmother's songs. So, down a star for that. The bouncers were even pretty cool, very flexible and enjoying themselves while doing their job effectively. We even caught them rocking to the music on occasion. Overall, a very relaxed venue. In the end, the show as spectacular, the venue was great, and King's Row ended up being worth it. If you're looking for the mosh-pit experience, though, you will obviously want the standing area downstairs. read more

January 2009, i decided it was time for my daughter to enjoy her first concert. Which better location than the 02 Arena? Like other people mentioned, this place has it all.. cinemas, restaurants and a great acustics. The little girl was stoic. We left early with Ryan Air, arrived at the arena quite early, ate ar their pricey food stands. Used their impeccably clean bathrooms (which says a lot about a location open to the public). My little girl managed to stay up for ALMOST the entire concert. Then, she fell asleep (among screams that were making the arena shake and rumble). The setting of the place almost makes it better for those who haven't gotten floor tickets. And even nosebleeders have an almost decent view of the concert. I wouldn't mind partaking to another amazing concert in such a great location. read more

We visited the O2 for dinner midweek, and were surprised by how few people were around. It had quite a few restaurants within and right around the O2, such as Italian, American, Japanese, and Brazilian Barbecue (just to name a few), and also has as nice movie theatre inside. We also wandered into the free Nissan Innovation Station. This allowed you to play a video-game like simulator on a race track, sit in s wheelchair and simulate being an Olympian athlete, and sit in a real Leaf car while simulating driving. There were also additional displays that clue be played with, and though it obviously was a sales-like display for Nissan, it didn't feel overly so. read more

I think it was a universal notion shared by many astounded Londoners that a significant amount of money and good space was wasted on account of The Millennium Dome. Created in 2000, it was initially used as hub for 'The Millennium Experience'; an exhibition divided into 14 zones, illustrating multiple sectors of the human life. The project, however, failed to attract the number of visitors anticipated and was consequently shut down. In 2007, however, after undergoing a re-development, the Millennium Dome was reintroduced to the public as 'The O2'. Since then, I must admit that it has evolved into becoming one of the many hotspots of London life. The O2, I think, is the home of the largest entertainment plazas that London has on offer - one of its main attractions being 'The O2 Arena' that has accommodated for the likes of The Rolling Stones, Kylie, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Prince and Take That to name but a few. With an assortment of restaurants [some of the very best in town] alongside bars and clubs and of course the most current and riveting exhibitions - The O2 is definitely worth the visit. Easy tube access, with the nearest station being North Greenwich, The O2 is open until the early hours of the morning on most days to accommodate for your entertainment desires! If you're done exploring the wonders of the internal, then take a stroll under the stars along the Thames for a romantic end to a hectic evening. It can, however, get a little chilly so do bring a big, strong man to keep you warm - or in my case, a cashmere M&S cardigan! read more

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I JUST WATCHED LOUIS CK PERFORM HERE! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH It was a sold out show. He had mentioned there being 12,000 people, though wikipedia lists it as having a 20,000 person capacity. I've also seen Walking with Dinosaurs here. Arena is big, etc etc. What I think is important to know is that it does get hot inside. With so many people, it warms up fairly quickly. Both times I was there it felt quite warm. So, just be prepared for that. read more

We went here for a Cliff Richard concert (the whole point and climax of me and my mom's trip to London!) and though it is outside the city of London, in Greenwich, it was super easy to get to via the Jubillee line. Best part is, the station is literally in front of the massive entertainment center, so no need to plan for extra travel. The architecture is very futuristic, and it was a nice contrast to all the historical buildings we were touring in London. There are many smaller food vendors in one fantastic looking building outside the main stadium, and once you enter you are met in a rather large quarter of restaurants and shops and clubs. It looks like you can enjoy your time before a big show or event at one of these places. For our show in particular, they had a large souvenir stand before you got into the arena. There were many people manning this station, so we didn't have to wait in line for my mom to get her hands on all her Cliff Richard goodies. The arena itself, for the show, was very comfortable and clean. There were ample amounts of concessions and bathrooms for the most part. The staff was very nice and accommodating (there were many older people at this show! ) My only complaint is that before you enter the stadium for your event, the bathrooms are hard to find and there weren't many of them. read more

Ok, this is one MASSIVE stadium. The floor seats (section B for the Bon Jovi Circle tour) were amazing. I saw the rest of the people all the way up or behind the stage, and I felt both sorry for them and slightly queasy at how high up they were. The sound is brilliant, but a bit of a "puddle" is formed in the middle as the waves reverberate off the back and sides. So a good balance, but oh my god it was loud! Odd thing: they don't let you take bottles of water with their caps inside. They keep the caps. Also, you can't bring in water from beyond the security check when you get your ticket verified. Yes, almost like a flight post 9-11. Also, they sell 500ml bottles for £2.50 in there. Monopoly, anyone? Overall I'd say that getting a seat near the front, even if it's on the side, is definitely worth more than a seat all the way at the back but in the centre. Because at least you'd get to see. The venue is absolutely HUGE. read more

I have thoroughly enjoyed every visit to the 02 and it's many many attractions. I was lucky enough to attend several of the Prince concerts staged in the concert arena during 2007 and I have to say not one seat gave me a bad view. Every time I had a clear view of the action, plenty of room to move and there was no problems with the sound. Having a central stage (in the round) is a big bonus and something that has been lacking from UK concert venues for too long. The venue is very organised and even with all the cinema goers, clubbers and concert goers - it all seems to run like clock work. The concert venue is very well located in the centre of the 02 and there are plenty of concessions and facilities available. I cannot rate the 02 highly enough ( and that's without gushing about the after show party I attended at Indigo 2 ;0) read more